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Discover the secret world of the occult

The occult is an ancient field of supernatural study that was formed to help unravel the mysteries of the universe. The Beginner's Guide to the Occult helps you explore some of these mysteries for yourself, with simple explanations of different occult practices and their fascinating history. This guide is designed for any beginner who seeks to learn more about the occult and answer big questions about human nature as well as natural phenomena like the sky, the stars, and the Earth.

  • A modern approach―Begin with an overview of the key history and beliefs of occult philosophy and how it gave rise to contemporary sciences like chemistry and meteorology.
  • Occult philosophy―Explore different branches of occultism, from numerology to witchcraft, and see how they're all interconnected.
  • Try it for yourself―Find a collection of spells and techniques―like horoscopes and healing rituals―that you can use to get your own occult practice brewing.

Step into the supernatural with this beginner's guide to the power of the occult.

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Occultism may be ancient, but this book shows you how it’s relevant today and the connections it shares with contemporary sciences.

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"Deborah Lipp has managed to distill thousands of years of occult history and practice down into one easy, readable book. The Beginner's Guide to the Occult is both informative and accessible, providing the perfect introduction to a world of magic." ―Jack Chanek, author of Qabalah for Wiccans

"In The Beginner's Guide to the Occult, Deborah Lipp has accomplished a feat I thought impossible: she's written a genuinely reader-friendly introduction to Western magical practice for absolutely everyone. With approachable prose that neither talks down to the reader nor go over their heads, Lipp guides the reader through a delightfully accessible crash course in how real-life magic is practiced by real-life witches, magicians, and other occultists the world over. If you're curious about modern occultism but don't know an athame from an aspergillum, this book is an exemplary place to begin your exploration of magic and mysticism." ―Misha Magdalene, author of Outside the Charmed Circle

About the Author

DEBORAH LIPP is a Witch and High Priestess who has been teaching Wicca, magic, and the occult for more than 30 years. She is the author of 10 books, including The Complete Book of Spells, Magical Power for Beginners, and Tarot Interactions. Find her @DebLippAuthor.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Callisto (September 21, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 198 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1648764738
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1648764738
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.48 x 8.5 inches
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Deborah Lipp's most recent books are Magical Power for Beginners and The Complete Book of Spells. Her earlier works include: Tarot Interactions, The Elements of Ritual, and The Ultimate James Bond Fan Book. One of these things is not like the other.

The Ultimate James Bond Fan Book is newly-released, fully updated, and includes pre-release information on No Time to Die!

Deborah has been teaching Wicca, magic, and the occult for over 30 years. She became a Witch and High Priestess in the 1980s, as an initiate of the Gardnerian tradition of Wicca. She’s been published in many Pagan publications, including newWitch, The Llewellyn Magical Almanac, Pangaia, and Green Egg, and has lectured on Pagan and occult topics on three continents.

As an active "out of the closet" member of the Pagan community, Deborah has appeared in various media discussing Wicca, including Coast-to-Coast radio, an A&E documentary (Ancient Mysteries: Witchcraft in America), television talk shows, and the New York Times.

As a pop culture writer, she's perhaps best known as the co-founder of Basket of Kisses, the premiere Mad Men blog. She is also a contributor to Mad Men Carousel by Matthew Zoller Seitz.

In "real life" Deborah is a Business Analyst. She lives with her spouse, Melissa, and an assortment of cats, in Jersey City, NJ, three blocks from a really great view of Freedom Tower. Deborah reads and teaches Tarot, solves and designs puzzles, watches old movies, hand-paints furniture, and dabbles in numerous handcrafts.

Follow Deborah on Twitter and Instagram: @DebLippAuthor

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Aaron and Beth
5.0 out of 5 stars Great intro!
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Deborah Lipp does an amazing job of introducing a wide range of information on the foundations of the occult, without getting sucked down into getting too wordy, or bogging the text down in too many details. The balance is just right, and she provides further reading and her references so that those wishing to learn more know where to go next. This book is exactly what I wanted it to be.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great intro book
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If you are new to the paranormal this book is for you. It touches on pretty much everything from basics to the obscure. It gives detail enough to introduce you to a subject and answers basic questions in its text but if you want anything in-depth, find it elsewhere. Having said that, it does give you more info per subject than most books like this.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this
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I read this book on kindle unlimited & loved this book so much I needed the physical copy . My book must’ve bent during transport or something which whatever easy fix !
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5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this
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I read this book on kindle unlimited & loved this book so much I needed the physical copy . My book must’ve bent during transport or something which whatever easy fix !
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good book
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Good book. A little to detailed at times for me personally but still a great read. Very educational.
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Alycia Clouse
5.0 out of 5 stars This Occult Guide is a NEED for ANYONE
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Beginner or not, this guide is amazing at helping tie up all those loose little strings that you've always wondered about.... just how do they connect?! She gives just enough information to cover each topic without being too wordy or confusing, and has plenty of references for further research. The set up of this guide is spot on and I have absolutely nothing negative to include. If you're curious.....BUY IT!
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5.0 out of 5 stars This Occult Guide is a NEED for ANYONE
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2021
Beginner or not, this guide is amazing at helping tie up all those loose little strings that you've always wondered about.... just how do they connect?! She gives just enough information to cover each topic without being too wordy or confusing, and has plenty of references for further research. The set up of this guide is spot on and I have absolutely nothing negative to include. If you're curious.....BUY IT!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good beginning book on the occult
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2023
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I liked the way she dealt with the topic in general. It was easy to understand. She used examples. She also said where to go for more info.
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Kasandra Green
5.0 out of 5 stars It was awesome!!!
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2022
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There was nothing at all I disliked in this book. It was simple but to the point. It was easy for me to follow and understand. Some of the stuff I had read I was actually doing even before I read the book. Thumbs WAY UP!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Niece LOVES it!
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2022
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Gift for my teenage niece and it was the hit of Christmas.
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